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There are several grants available for libraries serving Catholic communities. The Catholic Funding Guide, for example, connects Catholic organizations and institutions with various funders, including private foundations, church-based grant programs, and foundations sponsored by religious communities. Grants and loans are also made worldwide for projects and programs associated with the Catholic Church, although the Raskob Foundation, for instance, takes particular interest in projects that demonstrate self-help and local support. Additionally, the Laura Bush Foundation provides funding to schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations to help implement or expand literacy programs for students experiencing reading difficulties.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Organizations providing grants | The Laura Bush Foundation, Snapdragon Book Foundation, National Home Library Foundation, Toshiba America Foundation, Raskob Foundation, Catholic Funding Guide, First Book, Follett Community |
| Grant eligibility | Schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations |
| Grant use | Funding literacy programs, purchasing books, physical improvements to schools, professional development for teachers, disaster relief, encouraging a love of reading, supporting disadvantaged children, funding projects associated with the Catholic Church |
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Funding for Catholic libraries from private foundations
Funding for libraries associated with the Catholic Church is available from private foundations. There are 6,876 foundations providing funding to nonprofits in the Roman Catholic category, with combined assets of $1.63 trillion.
The Catholic Funding Guide is a useful resource for connecting Catholic organisations and institutions with private foundations, church-based grant programs, foundations sponsored by religious communities, and donor-advised funds. The Guide has been in operation for over 35 years and is a project of FADICA (Foundations and Donors Interested in Catholic Activities). It includes funders that are difficult to find anywhere else, as many do not have websites.
The Raskob Foundation, for example, provides grants for projects in which self-help and local support are demonstrated. Applications are considered on their merits, with need, timeliness, and the good to be accomplished being key considerations.
Other funding opportunities include the Laura Bush Foundation (LBF), which provides books to school libraries and students in need, and the Snapdragon Book Foundation, which provides funds to improve school libraries for disadvantaged children. The Illinois State Library School District Library Grant Program authorises up to a $.75 per pupil expenditure for qualifying schools. Collection Enhancement Grants support libraries in replacing worn books and adding new books to their collections.
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Grants from church-based programs
The Raskob Foundation, for example, is a Catholic foundation that takes particular interest in projects that demonstrate self-help and local support. Applications to the Foundation are considered on their merits, with need, timeliness, and potential good accomplished being prime considerations.
The Laura Bush Foundation (LBF) is another example of an organization that provides funding to schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations. The LBF helps implement or expand literacy programs for students who are below grade level or experiencing difficulty reading.
The Snapdragon Book Foundation provides funds to improve school libraries for disadvantaged children. Grants are awarded to public, private, and experimental schools.
Additionally, Collection Enhancement Grants support libraries in replacing worn books and adding new books to their collections.
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Funding from religious community foundations
The Catholic Funding Guide has been connecting Catholic organizations and institutions with various funders for over 35 years. These funders include private foundations, church-based grant programs, foundations sponsored by religious communities, and donor-advised funds. The Catholic Community Foundation is one such foundation that provides grants for limited-term projects and programs. The foundation's four primary focus areas for awarding grants are:
- Education: Supporting Catholic schools and religious education programs for students from kindergarten through twelfth grade.
- Leadership development: Developing leaders for parishes, schools, and agencies who can engage others in creating a vision, strategies, and infrastructures to advance the church.
- Community-building: Supporting initiatives that strengthen families and parishes and help those suffering from poverty, discrimination, and violence.
- Health care in Milwaukee: Awarding grants from a fund established by the St. Anthony Foundation for organizations providing healthcare services in Milwaukee, especially in central city areas formerly served by St. Anthony Hospital.
The Catholic Community Foundation has a simple two-step process for organizations to apply for grants. Firstly, organizations must send a brief letter of intent by the grant cycle deadline. Secondly, upon request, they must submit a full proposal by the deadline. The Catholic Community Foundation also awards grants for projects and programs associated with the Catholic Church. These grants are awarded based on merit, with need, timeliness, and potential good being key considerations.
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Donor-advised funds for Catholic libraries
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are a great way to support Catholic libraries and other charities. DAFs are "charitable checking accounts" that allow donors to simplify their giving and maximize strategic tax savings. They are a flexible and tax-efficient way to support your favourite charities. Donors can contribute cash, appreciated assets, or investments, including publicly traded securities.
Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) is one such organisation that offers DAFs. An initial investment of $2,500 lets donors design their own investment strategy for their professionally managed fund. Donations are invested and managed according to Catholic values and guidelines for socially responsible investing.
The Catholic Community Foundation (CCF) also offers DAFs, which can grant to any qualified charitable organisation as long as its work aligns with Catholic social teachings. CCF is a local grant maker and can help donors identify local ministries, programs, and organisations that would benefit from support. CCF also offers an online portal that allows grants to be made completely online and provides access to fund balances, grant history, gift history, and a database of grantees.
In addition to these organisations, there are many other funders that offer grants and funding opportunities for Catholic libraries and organisations. The Catholic Funding Guide, for example, helps connect grant seekers with funders and has a library of resources to support fundraising and philanthropy skills.
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Grants for Catholic school libraries
There are a variety of grants available for Catholic school libraries. While some grants are specifically for libraries, others are for schools more generally, which can include libraries.
The Raskob Foundation, for example, provides grants for projects associated with the Catholic Church. The Foundation takes particular interest in projects that demonstrate self-help and local support. Applications are considered on their merits, with need, timeliness, and the good to be accomplished being prime considerations.
The Laura Bush Foundation (LBF) provides funding to schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations to help implement or expand literacy programs for students who are below grade level or experiencing difficulty reading. To apply, your school must be Title I Eligible. If you teach in a private or parochial school, you can apply if 50% or more of the student population qualifies for financial aid.
The Innovative Reading Grant helps fund the planning and implementation of innovative programs designed to motivate and encourage students in Grades K-9 in reading, especially striving readers. Applicants must be members of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL).
The Joann Sweetland Lum Memorial Grant provides funding for librarians who have creative and innovative projects that promote literacy. Applicants must work with youth ages 10-19 in a library setting.
The Snapdragon Book Foundation provides funds to improve school libraries for disadvantaged children. Grants are awarded to public, private, and experimental schools.
The School District Library Grant Program is designed to help provide more library books and materials for the students of public schools in Illinois. The state legislature has authorized up to a $.75 per pupil expenditure for qualifying schools.
The Grants to States Program is the largest grant program run by IMLS. It provides funds to State Library Administrative Agencies (SLAAs) using a population-based formula. SLAAs may use federal funds to support statewide initiatives and services; they also may distribute the funds through subgrant competitions or cooperative agreements to public, academic, research, school, and special libraries in their state.
The Collaborative School Library Award recognizes and encourages collaboration and partnerships between school librarians and teachers in meeting goals outlined in Empowering Learners: Guidelines for School Library Programs.
In addition to these grants, there are also numerous private sector organizations that provide funding for school libraries, including corporate foundations, nonprofits, and individual donors.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, there are grants for Catholic libraries. Grants and loans are made worldwide for projects and programs associated with the Catholic Church. The Raskob Foundation, for example, takes a keen interest in projects that demonstrate self-help and local support.
The Catholic Funding Guide has connected thousands of Catholic organizations and institutions with various funders for more than 35 years. These funders include private foundations, church-based grant programs, foundations sponsored by religious communities, and donor-advised funds.
The Catholic Funding Guide is a project of FADICA (Foundations and Donors Interested in Catholic Activities). FADICA is the leading philanthropic peer network serving as a catalyst for a vital Catholic Church, Catholic ministries, and the common good.
You can find a donor list and other funding resources on the Catholic Funding Guide website.
